Crime & Safety Report for 1520 Hightop Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

Review crime and safety information near 1520 Hightop Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$479,900 | 3 bd | 2 ba | 1,568 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 43 offenders within 5 miles and 230 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

43 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 1520 Hightop Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

43 Registered Offenders Nearby
23 Rape
21 Child Involved
18 Assault
7 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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FELTY, JERRY MAX

54 years old

6433 THORNGROVE PIKE KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
3.3 Medium
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HOWELL, WILLIAM LEWIS

67 years old

Rapist

Violent

HOMELESS KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
2.9 Medium
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HURST, RAY LYNN

50 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

2415 BOWERS RD KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
3 Medium
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KNAFF, ROBERT S

58 years old

Child Involved

Violent

6116 STRAWBERRY PLAINS KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
2.9 Medium
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MCKINNEY, BOBBY EUGENE

49 years old

Child Involved

6300 ASHEVILLE HWY 353 KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
4.5 Medium

230 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

230 Crime & Incidents by Severity
19 Severe
3 Medium
18 Low
190 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Missing Person

07/16/2026 07:13 PM

E Sunset Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a requested welfare check for a commercial truck driver who is reportedly not responding to anyone. The driver’s vehicle is being actively tracked and appears to be near East Sunset Road in Knoxville, though he was supposed to be traveling toward Kentucky.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:56 PM

Broken Rock Ln, Knoxville, TN 37924

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 226 responded to a medical emergency involving chest pain near Broken Rock Lane.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 04:55 PM

Broken Rock Ln, Knoxville, TN 37924

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving chest pain was reported near Broken Rock Lane, close to Creek Stone Lane and Stone Hollow Drive. Fire engine 226 and EMS unit (number withheld) responded.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 02:24 PM

E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37924

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm was reported near East Governor John Sevier Highway in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 11:42 AM

Hopewell Rd, Knoxville, TN

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers tracked a vehicle near Hopewell Road and surrounding roads in Knoxville after reports of a possible domestic assault, with a male reportedly still hitting a female inside a black Nissan Rogue while in motion.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Carter Elementary1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1520 Hightop Rd in a low-crime area?

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